protektVPN vs Shadow Node dVPN Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
protektVPN
This service offers a secure and stable connection for your devices. It uses advanced encryption to protect your online traffic and prioritize user security. It is designed for ease of use on iPhones and iPads.
- User security priority
- Advanced traffic encryption
- Stable and consistent connection
- Easy-to-use interface
- Supports multiple devices
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protektVPN is an easy-to-use service for iPhones and iPads. Our top priority is user security. We use advanced technologies to securely encrypt user traffic and ensure a stable and consistent connection. EULA: https://protekt.app/en/eula Privacy Policy: https://protekt.app/en/privacy
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
This app offers a decentralized VPN service using blockchain technology for enhanced online privacy and security. It employs the Xray Protocol for advanced obfuscation and a strict no-log policy to protect user data.
- Decentralized VPN network
- Blockchain technology integration
- Xray Protocol for obfuscation
- Strict no-log policy
- Strong encryption
- Enhanced online privacy and security
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Shadow Node dVPN Lite is a decentralized VPN built on blockchain technology that prioritizes your online privacy and security. Our network connects directly to decentralized servers without using third-party APIs, enhancing your protection. Featuring the advanced Xray Protocol – designed to strengthen your privacy with cutting-edge obfuscation techniques. The protocol provides enhanced security layers for users concerned about their online privacy while maintaining performance. Our decentralized servers and strict no-log policy ensure your browsing data stays private. The app uses strong encryption to protect your information even on unsecured public networks. With Shadow Node dVPN Lite, enjoy fast, secure, and private browsing with complete anonymity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shadow Node dVPN Lite at free against protektVPN's free with in-app purchases. protektVPN's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. protektVPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shadow Node dVPN Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for protektVPN against 5.0 for Shadow Node dVPN Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
protektVPN ships an update every 5 weeks, Shadow Node dVPN Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | protektVPN | Shadow Node dVPN Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Interactive Design Ltd | BEARD BROTHERS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
protektVPN
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
In-app purchases
protektVPN
- Basic (1 device)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Standart (4 devices)3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Maximum (8 devices)3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Shadow Node dVPN Lite
- 1 Month Premium Access$5.00
- 12 Months Premium Access$55.00
